Historical information

From WWII. Hand held lamp used for Morse code signalling ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore before the introduction of VHF radios were introduced in the mid 1950s.

Significance

Commonly used signal lamp in WWII

Physical description

Hand Held Aldis signal lamp painted black with storage box.

Inscriptions & markings

Patt. 53153 Lantern 8 Serial No. E 2987